Events

Batavia Lions Club annual bike give-a-way will be held at the Batavia Muckdogs game, Monday, July 1.

The Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 3, 7pm. Concert will feature Irish Band, The Byrne Brothers. Bring your lawn chairs.

Northgate Church, Bank Street Road, Batavia, will host a Star Spangled Celebration for families, Wednesday, July 3, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

Go Art! and the Original Red Osier Restaurant present the 41st. annual Picnic in the Park, Thursday, July 4, 11am to 5pm in Centennial Park, Batavia. Kiddie Parade kicks the festivities off on Ellicott Avenue. Music, food, vendors, crafters. Free family fun!

Stan's Harley Davidson, 4425 W. Saile Drive, Batavia, will host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross, on Friday, July 5th, 11am to 3pm. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS; walk ins are also welcome. Only you can fill the missing types.

Kim Mitchell headlines the Rockin the Downs Summer Concerts, Friday, July 5, Park Road, Batavia. Doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets available online.  

It's My Party, will play Friday, July 5, 7pm, in Jackson Square, Downtown Batavia as part of the BID Summer Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs.

Batavia Society of Artists will host photographer Sue Meier on Tuesday, July 9, in Kiwanis Park with a picnic, 6pm with the demonstration after. Event is free, but registration is a must prior to Sunday, July 7. Call Teresa at 585-506-2465.

Batavia Ramble Music and Arts Festival will be held in Jackson Square and on Center Street, in downtown Batavia, Saturday, July 6, 11am to 10pm. Music, vendors, and food all day.

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will hold a hands on class to learn the basics of the internet on Wednesday, July 10, 10am to noon. To register call 343-9550.

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will hold a hands on introduction to Windows 10 Wednesday, July 10, 1pm to 3pm. Bring your own machine or use one at the Library. Register at 343-9550.

Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 10, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

15th annual Taste of Stafford, will be held Thursday, July 11, 5pm to 8pm in Ilette Park, Stafford. Auction, music, food, History, All to benefit the Stafford Historical Society and Museum. Bring your lawn chairs.

Journey's former lead vocalist, Steve Augeri, takes the state, Friday, July 12, for the Batavia Downs, Summer Concert series. Doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets available online.

The Old Hippies will play Friday, July 12, 7pm, in Jackson Square, Downtown Batavia. Bring your lawn chairs to this Batavia Business Improvement summer concert .

7th annual Elba Family Fun Fest will be held Saturday, July 13, noon to 7pm, in the Elba Village Park. Parade, crowning of the Onion Queen, Basketball tournament, kiddie tractor pulls, and more family fun.

Save the Date! Arc of Genesee Orleans Golf, Tennis, and Bocce Tournament at Stafford Country Club, Monday, July 15.

The Batavia Business Improvement District presents the 5th annual Beertavia, Craft beer festival will be held at the corner of Bank and Alva Place, Saturday, August 10, 3pm to 6pm. Tickets available at Adam Miller, Angotti Beverage, Bourbon and Burger or online at beertavia. com.

Faith at the Fair, a free Christian music festival to be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2pm to 10pm, at the Genesee County Fair, East Main Street Road, Batavia.  Fair admission is $ 5. a carload.

6th annual Taste of Independence will be held Tuesday, September 17, 5:30pm to 8pm in Ascension Parish Hall, 17 Sumner Street, Batavia. RSVP to Donna Becker at 815-8501 ext. 411.

The Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 17, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, Rt. 5, will host a Strawberry Social, Thursday, July 18, 4pm. Dine in or eat on the Village Green.

Friday, July 19th, Gin Blossoms, take the state for Batavia Downs Summer Concert Series, Rockin the Downs. Doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets available online.

Red Creek takes to the Jackson Square stage Friday, July 19, 7pm, in Downtown Batavia. Concert part of the BID Summer concert series. Bring your lawn chairs.

Batavia Stock at Batavia Downs, Park Road, Batavia, Saturday, July 20, featuring Melanie. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets available online.

In recognition of Woodstock's 50th anniversary, Batavia Downs presents, BataviaStock, Saturday, July 20, doors open at 1pm. 5 Tribute bands of artists that performed at the original Woodstock will perform, headlined by Melanie. Tickets available online. 

Refuse 2 Lose Martial Arts, 214 East Main Street, Batavia, will host a free stranger danger safety class, Saturday, July 20, 6:45pm. Call 344-4414 to register.

Batavia Muckdogs play the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Sunday, July 21, at 5:05pm.

Batavia Muckdogs verses the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Monday, July 22, at 11:05am.

Genesee County Job Development Bureau will host a Job Fair, Tuesday, July 23, 2pm to 4pm, at the Career Center, 587 East Main Street, Suite 100, Batavia.

Make a decorative mosaic garden trowel, Thursday, July 23, 6:30pm, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. Call 343 - 9550 for registration.

Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 24, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

47th annual Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Golf and Bocce outing, Thursday, July 25 at the LeRoy Country Club. For more information contact Kelly Bermingham at 343-7440.

Rockin the Downs summer concert series presents, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Friday, July 26, Park Road, Batavia. Doors at Batavia Downs open at 4:30pm.  Tickets available online.

Mitty and the Followers will play in the Jackson Square of Downtown Batavia, Friday, July 26, 7pm. Concert part of the BID Summer Concert series. Bring your lawn chairs.

Sheldon Fire Company annual Picnic and Chicken BBQ with homemade pie will be held Sunday, July 28, starting at noon on the St. John Neumann Church Grounds, Centerline Road, Sheldon.

Muckdogs play the Williamsport Crosscutters Sunday, July 28, 5:05pm.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 30, noon, at T. F. Brown's, Batavia. Call 591-1878.

Make a set of four cards, Wednesday, July 31, 6:30pm, in a card making class for adults at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia. Theme of cards will tie into the summer reading program. Registration required. Call 343-9550.

The Batavia Concert Band will play in Centennial Park, Batavia, Wednesday, July 31, 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs.

Is your business registered yet for the GLOW Corporate Cup? Register for the 5K walk or run and network with other companies after the race in Centennial Park, Thursday, August 1. For registration and more information go online.

Friday, August 2, Tanya Tucker will appear on stage for the Rockin the Downs Summer Concert Series, Park Road, Batavia. Doors open at 4:30pm.  Tickets available online.

The Ohms Band will play Friday, August 2, 7pm, in Jackson Square, Downtown Batavia, 7pm. Concert part of the Business Improvement District summer concert series. Bring your lawn chairs.

23rd annual Ricky Palermo Spinal Injury Research Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 3. For Registration and more information call Ricky at 585-739-8522.

American Legion Post 576, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, will host an all you can eat breakfast, Sunday, August 4th, 8am to noon.

Batavia Muckdogs play at 5:05 Sunday, August 4, against the Connecticut Tigers.

Music for Missions Charity lawn concert at River Springs Lodge, Church Road, Darien Center, will be held for Hunter's Hope, Sunday, August 4. Doors open at 5:15. Fireworks follow the concert. Tickets available on line.